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Pipelines, politics, and wood pellets: a look at our most-read stories of 2019
We published hundreds of stories this year on the nation’s clean energy transition. Thanks for reading!
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Jay Inslee targets MidAmerican coal plants in Iowa campaign ads
The presidential hopeful unveiled indoor billboards this month challenging Iowa’s largest utility to stop burning coal.
net metering
Solar advocates suspect Iowa utility is behind group critical of net metering
The REAL Coalition claims to represent farmers, consumers and businesses, but its message echoes utility talking points.
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Wind turbine shutdowns during polar vortex stoke Midwest debate
A dip in wind output during last month’s deep freeze is now fueling debate about the nation’s embrace of renewable energy.
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Iowa looks to be the next battleground for solar net metering policy
A bill supported by utilities, business and labor groups would do away with the state’s net metering policy.